Navy scrubs LGBTQ posts from Twitter and Instagram and removes its rainbow ... trends now
The US Navy has scrubbed its social media of Pride posts and removed its rainbow banner just two days into Pride Month as it continues to distance itself from controversial topics.
On Thursday - the first day of Pride Month - the US Navy reportedly changed its social media banners to feature a multi-colored photo of naval equipment streaked with pride flags.
A day later, the Navy's profiles have all switched to featuring a photo taken from an aircraft flying by a naval ship.
In addition, it removed posts from Twitter and Instagram where the Navy said it took 'pride in all of our Sailors.'
'Those who have raised their right hands in service to our nation with certainty amidst uncertain times to protect and preserve freedom for all. #PrideMonth,' the post read.
The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, released a statement on Friday afternoon regarding Pride Month, writing: 'The Department of the Navy (DON) joins the Nation in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LBGTQI+) Pride Month during the month of June.
On Thursday - the first day of Pride Month - the US Navy reportedly changed its social media banners to feature a multi-colored photo of naval equipment streaked with pride flags
A day later, the Navy's profiles have all switched to featuring a photo taken from an aircraft flying by a naval ship
'Members of the DON's LGBTQI+ community have served from every base, ship, shipyard, and facility. Pride Month holds great importance to this community and their allies as it commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1960 as a foundation for LBBTQI+ individuals to discover and celebrate their inherent pride.
'Today, LBGTQI+ Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contractors work alongside their colleagues to develop creative solutions to today's complex naval challenges, and they stand in defense of our Nation to execute our mission and defeat our adversaries.'
It did not explain why the posts and banner were removed. DailyMail.com has reached out for comment.
In emails reviewed by Fox News, Navy officials said they were hesitant to allow followers to comment on Pride Month posts due to expected backlash from 'trolls and ugliness.'
Another official referred to homophobic
